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June 24, 2026
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Germany Orders New Bergepanzer Recovery Vehicles

Rheinmetall has secured a German contract to supply 23 Bergepanzer 3 Büffel armored recovery vehicles, replacing units previously provided to Ukraine. Valued in the mid-three-digit million-euro range, the deal...

June 24, 2026
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New System Lets Vehicles Engage Drones on Move

Seeking to improve battlefield defenses against unmanned aerial systems, the US Army has fielded advanced fire control software that allows weapons to engage drones while maneuvering. The system leverages...

June 23, 2026
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Teledyne Unveils 360-Degree Vision Systems for Military Vehicles

Teledyne FLIR Defense has unveiled three advanced HD vision systems aimed at strengthening vehicle awareness and operational effectiveness across modern combat environments. The company’s latest offering includes the ThermoVision...

June 23, 2026
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Thales Unveils Upgraded Bushmaster 5.6 for Multi-Mission Operations

A new Bushmaster PMV variant developed by Thales Australia brings enhanced survivability, improved communications, and expanded mission capabilities to the proven vehicle platform. Named the 5.6 Mulga Utility Variant,...

June 20, 2026
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New WhAP Targets Greater Firepower

The latest iteration of the WhAP 8×8 armored vehicle showcases substantial improvements in firepower, protection, and digital battlefield integration. Developed jointly by DRDO and Kalyani Group, the platform now...

June 19, 2026
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New MBT Features Robotic Support Vehicles

KNDS has introduced the CAPINT armored warfare concept, a Leopard 2 A8-derived main battle tank tailored for future French Army requirements. Equipped with a powerful 1,500-hp diesel engine, the...

June 19, 2026
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France Unveils 105mm Armed 6×6 Vehicle

Arquus has revealed the Fenris armored combat vehicle, a wheeled 6×6 platform designed to deliver 105mm firepower in a mobile and adaptable configuration. Based on technology derived from the...

June 18, 2026
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Marshall to Back Global Humvee Fleet

Washington has cleared a proposed deal worth approximately $1.5 billion to provide Austria with 12 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters along with related systems and support services. US officials stated...

June 18, 2026
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Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 Gets More Enhancements

At a defense exhibition in France, KNDS showcased the latest Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 concept, emphasizing future battlefield requirements through its unmanned turret architecture and smaller crew configuration. The...

June 18, 2026
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New Tactical 4×4 Controls UAVs and UGVs

A new collaboration between Thales and Renault has resulted in the 4 TROOP prototype, a mobile command vehicle tailored for controlling unmanned systems on the battlefield. Acting as a...